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Tonia Lee Posted on Nov 04, 2016
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I have a 2008 Cts the reduced engine power came on won't go over 20 mph had it checked it's not a bad fuel pump not a bad throttle what could it be I'm tired an ?? please help.

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You have a problem in the engine or transmission that is serious and to avoid further damaging of the components the powertrain computer has limited available power. You must now have the computer system scanned for fault codes, then based on the fault codes you perform diagnostics and repair the problems.

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greg benton

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SOURCE: Need location of fuel pump on a 1992 BMW 525i straight six engine

The fuel pump is located under the back seat on the passenger side. You will find an access cover and will need to remove the screws. You should be able to listen for the pump while someone cranks the car. Also I believe there is a large green w/ blue trace wire and an equally large brown wire at the connector. Check for battery voltage across the two wires. The fuse for the pump should be in the fuse panel under the hood.

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SOURCE: Code error P1361 Honda CIvic LX 2002

P1361 TDC Sensor Intermittent Interruption (I got this from Engine-Light-Help.com)
TDC should mean Top Dead Center.
It is the sensor that tells the computer the #1 cylinder piston is at the very top. And therefore, fires the spark plug.

Since the maintenance done above, I believe the the timing marks for the timing belt is not lined up properly. Being off by one tooth will cause this problem.

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  • Posted on May 11, 2009

SOURCE: Buick Regal dying

You have a problem in the fuel pump relay circuit for sure then. I'm betting the relay, but it could be that dropping resistor.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Sep 10, 2009

SOURCE: chevy malibu displays engine power reduced

It's fuel related, check your fuel filter to see if it's clogged, let me know. Good luck, Jim

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Feb 02, 2010

SOURCE: check engine light code came up p2101 throttle

There is either a high or low circuit problem with the motor. The ecm, or called the computor, moniters the cuircuit for the motor.
The best thing to do is have the control motor checked and the ecm. One of them is bad.

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I have a 2008 Cadillac CTS that won't start. And a engine losing power sign showed up on the dashboard right before it turned off on me..

engine losing power sign ??? .You mean ENGINE POWER REDUCED ? This has to do with electronic throttle control -Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) System Description

The throttle actuator control (TAC) system is used to improve emissions, fuel economy, and driveability. The TAC system eliminates the mechanical link between the accelerator pedal and the throttle plate. The TAC system eliminates the need for a cruise control module and idle air control motor. The following is a list of TAC system components:
• The accelerator pedal assembly includes the following components:
- The accelerator pedal
- The accelerator pedal position (APP) sensor 1
- The APP sensor 2
• The throttle body assembly includes the following components:
- The throttle position (TP) sensor 1
- The TP sensor 2
- The throttle actuator motor
- The throttle plate
• The engine control module (ECM)

TAC System Default Actions/Reduce Power Modes
There are 2 reduce power modes that the engine control module (ECM) can default to if an error is detected in the throttle actuator control (TAC) system. If an accelerator pedal position (APP) sensor 1 or APP sensor 2 circuit fault, throttle position (TP) sensor 2 circuit fault, or if a TP sensor 1 circuit fault is detected with some APP angle, the ECM goes into one of the 2 reduce power modes. In this mode, the engine torque is limited so that the vehicle cannot reach speeds of more than 100 km/h (60 mph). The ECM remains in this reduce power mode during the entire ignition cycle even if the fault is corrected.
If there is a condition with the throttle actuator control circuits, throttle actuator command vs actual position fault, return spring check fault, or a TP sensor 1 circuit fault, the ECM goes into the other reduce engine power mode. In this mode, the engine speed is limited to 2,500 RPM and the 3-6 fuel injectors are randomly turned OFF. At this time the Reduced Power indicator is commanded ON. The ECM remains in the reduce power mode during the entire ignition cycle even if the fault is corrected. Observe, if a TP sensor 1 or throttle actuator control circuit fault is present at the time the vehicle is at idle, with no accelerator pedal angle, the engine may stall.
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You need to have a qualified repair shop check it out.
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Have a Chev Equinox, 2013, reduced power to engine notice popped up. Checked oil and it was really low. Added oil and won't start. Is there some sequence to do to reset the fuel pump maybe?

Sorry , no reset for the fuel pump . Reduced engine power message is for the TAC - throttle actuator control system . Electronic throttle control . Reduced Engine Power: Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) System Description for the 3.6L engine or Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) System Description.TAC System Default Actions/Reduce Power Modes
There are 2 reduce power modes that the engine control module (ECM) can default to if an error is detected in the throttle actuator control (TAC) system. If an accelerator pedal position (APP) sensor 1 or APP sensor 2 circuit fault, throttle position (TP) sensor 2 circuit fault, or if a TP sensor 1 circuit fault is detected with some APP angle, the ECM goes into one of the 2 reduce power modes. In this mode, the engine torque is limited so that the vehicle cannot reach speeds of more than 100 km/h (60 mph). The ECM remains in this reduce power mode during the entire ignition cycle even if the fault is corrected.
If there is a condition with the throttle actuator control circuits, throttle actuator command vs actual position fault, return spring check fault, or a TP sensor 1 circuit fault, the ECM goes into the other reduce engine power mode. In this mode, the engine speed is limited to 2,500 RPM and the 3-6 fuel injectors are randomly turned OFF. At this time the Reduced Power indicator is commanded ON. The ECM remains in the reduce power mode during the entire ignition cycle even if the fault is corrected. Observe, if a TP sensor 1 or throttle actuator control circuit fault is present at the time the vehicle is at idle, with no accelerator pedal angle, the engine may stall.
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My cadillac cts has been running. Hot I keep coolant in it now it says power reduced want go over 20 miles an hour please help

What year is the caddy ? power reduced message DTC'S -diagnostic trouble codes are stored in PCM - BCM memory . Your best bet , take it to a qualified repair shop. ENGINE POWER REDUCED
Refer to Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) System Description for the 2.8L engine, Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) System Description for the 3.6L engine or to Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) System Description for the 5.7L engine
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Hey i have a 2008 chevy cobalt 2.2 automatic, eng pwr reduced, car takes awhile to start and then when it does starts it runs right rough and only goes 40 km or so

If a warning light is on, there's a trouble code stored in the computer. There are well over 800-1,000 possible trouble codes in the average late model vehicle, so asking us to guess what's causing your problem without knowing the code is a complete waste of time. Get the code read. Post it here. THEN we can help
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Reduce power light on has no throttle and keeps giving throttle accuator cdes

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I have a 2003 Cadillac CTS. It continues to go into reduced power mode. How do I correct that.

Are you getting a ENGINE POWER REDUCED message ? Is the check engine light on ?
Reduced Engine Power Mode
Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) System
electronic throttle control .
When the ECM detects a condition with the TAC system the ECM may enter a reduced engine power mode. Reduced engine power may cause one or more of the following conditions:
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Limited torque


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Engine OFF


Your going to need to take this to a ASE certified repair shop or the dealer , you probably don't have the diagnostic tools to trouble shoot this problem.
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Engine power reduced

Engine power reduced , problem with the electronic throttle control ! Watch a couple of video's on youtube , google GM engine power reduced . The gas pedal an the throttle body have position sensor's ,when the PCM/ECM - engine computer see conflicting input's from one of these sensors it send's into a reduced power mode . Your best bet mite be to take it to a qualified repair shop.
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It's fuel related, check your fuel filter to see if it's clogged, let me know. Good luck, Jim
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I had the same problem with my 2003 denali and came to find out that it was the battery causing the problem. the battery with sufficient power will dictate the tps. if the battery is low or bad, it won't have enough juice to allow the tps to. work. get your battery checked.
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